Unified Web Testing and Code Analysis - Mega Report

Mega Report is CodeFrog’s all-encompassing web testing and code analysis tool. It combines multiple testing and analysis tools into a single, unified report that runs all tests in parallel for comprehensive coverage.

Overview

Mega Report is designed to be your one-stop solution for comprehensive website and codebase validation. Instead of running individual tests separately, Mega Report runs everything in parallel and combines all results into a single, easy-to-review report.

What Makes It “Mega”

• Unified Testing: Combines web testing and code analysis in one report
• Parallel Execution: All tests run simultaneously for faster results
• Comprehensive Coverage: Tests accessibility, security, SEO, code quality, and more
• Single View: All results in one place for easy review
• Export Options: Export to Markdown for sharing and documentation
• Report History: Track and compare results over time

Web Testing Components

Mega Report includes comprehensive web testing capabilities:

Accessibility Testing

• WCAG AA Compliance: Tests against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA
• Automated Scanning: Uses axe-core for comprehensive accessibility checks
• Issue Detection: Identifies accessibility barriers and violations
• Recommendations: Provides actionable fixes for accessibility issues

See Accessibility Testing for detailed guidance.

Security Testing

• OWASP-based Checks: Industry-standard security validation
• Security Headers: Validates security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, etc.)
• SSL/TLS Configuration: Checks certificate validity and configuration
• Vulnerability Detection: Identifies common security issues
• Severity Classification: Findings categorized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low, Info)

See Security Scanning for detailed security guidance.

Meta Tags Analysis

• SEO Meta Tags: Validates title, description, keywords, and Open Graph tags
• Social Media Tags: Checks Twitter Cards and Facebook Open Graph
• Missing Tags: Identifies important meta tags that are missing
• Tag Quality: Validates tag content and format

HTML Validation

• W3C Standards: Validates HTML against W3C standards using Nu Html Checker
• Semantic Correctness: Ensures proper HTML structure
• Cross-Browser Compatibility: Identifies markup issues that could cause browser problems
• Error Reporting: Detailed error messages with line numbers

SEO Testing

• SEO Analysis: Comprehensive SEO validation and optimization
• Page Structure: Validates heading hierarchy and content structure
• Content Quality: Analyzes content for SEO best practices
• Technical SEO: Checks technical SEO factors

Code Analysis Components

When you have a project open, Mega Report can also analyze your codebase:

Secrets Detection (Gitleaks)

• Secret Scanning: Detects hardcoded secrets, API keys, and credentials
• Multiple Formats: Supports various secret patterns and formats
• Exclusions: Automatically excludes build directories, dependencies, and common false positives
• Severity Levels: Classifies findings by risk level

See Secrets Detection for detailed information.

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities (OSV)

• Dependency Scanning: Detects vulnerabilities in project dependencies
• OSV Database: Uses Open Source Vulnerabilities database
• Vulnerability Details: Provides CVE information and remediation guidance
• Severity Assessment: Categorizes vulnerabilities by severity

See OSV / Supply Chain for detailed information.

Static Analysis

• Semgrep: Advanced static analysis for code quality and security
• OpenGrep: Pattern-based code search and analysis
• Code Quality: Identifies code smells and potential bugs
• Best Practices: Enforces coding standards and best practices

Running a Mega Report

Accessing Mega Report

1. From Welcome Screen: Click “Mega Report (Mega)” button
2. From Navigation: Go to “Generate Mega Report” in the navigation menu
3. No Project Required: Mega Report can run on URLs without an open project (web testing only)
4. With Project: Open a project to include code analysis in the report

Configuration Options

When generating a report, you can configure:

Test Target

• Single URL: Test a specific webpage
• Sitemap: Test multiple URLs from a sitemap
  • Set maximum URLs to test (default: 100)
  • Set timeout per URL (default: 5 minutes)
  • Automatically discovers URLs from sitemap

Test Selection

Choose which tests to include:

Web Testing:

• ✅ Accessibility Testing
• ✅ Security Testing
• ✅ Meta Tags Analysis
• ✅ HTML Validation
• ✅ SEO Testing

Code Analysis (requires open project):

• ✅ Gitleaks (Secrets Detection)
• ✅ OSV (Supply Chain Vulnerabilities)
• ✅ Semgrep (Static Analysis)
• ✅ OpenGrep (Code Search)

Authorization

• Authorization Confirmation: Confirm you have permission to test the target
• Ethical Use: Only test systems you own or have explicit authorization to test

Report Generation

1. Enter URL or Sitemap: Provide the target URL or sitemap URL
2. Select Tests: Choose which tests to run (all enabled by default)
3. Configure Options: Set max URLs and timeout for sitemap mode
4. Confirm Authorization: Check the authorization checkbox
5. Generate Report: Click to start the report generation

During Report Generation

• Real-time Progress: See progress for each test section
• Parallel Execution: All selected tests run simultaneously
• Status Updates: Watch as each test completes
• Cancel Option: You can cancel the report if needed

Understanding Report Results

Report Structure

The Mega Report presents results in organized sections:

1. Summary View: Overview of all findings by severity
2. Section Details: Detailed results for each test type
3. Finding Details: Individual findings with descriptions and recommendations

Severity Levels

Findings are categorized by severity:

• Critical: Immediate action required (security vulnerabilities, breaking issues)
• High: Important issues that should be addressed soon
• Medium: Issues that should be addressed in normal development cycle
• Low: Minor issues or suggestions for improvement
• Info: Informational findings without immediate action required

Health Score

The report includes an overall health score that aggregates all findings:

• Calculation: Based on severity and count of findings
• Trend Tracking: Compare scores across multiple reports
• Quick Assessment: Get a quick sense of overall project health

Exporting Reports

Export to Markdown

1. Open Completed Report: Navigate to the Mega Report screen
2. Click Export: Use the “Export Markdown” button
3. File Location: Report is saved automatically
4. Shareable Format: Markdown format is easy to share and review

Use Cases for Exported Reports

• Client Reporting: Share comprehensive test results with clients
• Documentation: Include in project documentation
• Team Review: Share with team members for review
• Compliance: Use for compliance and audit documentation
• Historical Record: Keep records of project health over time

Report History

Viewing History

• Report List: View all previously generated reports
• Compare Reports: Compare results across different time periods
• Trend Analysis: See how project health changes over time

Report Details

Each saved report includes:

• Timestamp: When the report was generated
• Target URL: What was tested
• Test Configuration: Which tests were run
• Results Summary: Overall findings and health score
• Full Results: Complete detailed findings

Best Practices

When to Use Mega Report

• Pre-Launch Validation: Comprehensive testing before going live
• Regular Audits: Periodic health checks (weekly, monthly)
• After Major Changes: Validate after significant updates
• Client Deliverables: Generate reports for client review
• Compliance Checks: Verify compliance with standards

Recommended Workflow

1. Before Launch: Run full Mega Report with all tests
2. Address Critical Issues: Fix all critical and high-severity findings
3. Re-run Report: Generate new report to verify fixes
4. Document Results: Export and save report for records
5. Schedule Regular Reports: Set up periodic reports

Optimization Tips

• Selective Testing: Disable tests you don’t need for faster reports
• Sitemap Mode: Use sitemap mode for comprehensive site coverage
• Batch Processing: Use max URLs limit for large sites
• Project Context: Open project for code analysis when needed

Use Cases

Pre-Launch Checklist

Run Mega Report before launching to ensure:

• ✅ Accessibility compliance (WCAG AA)
• ✅ Security best practices
• ✅ SEO optimization
• ✅ HTML validity
• ✅ No hardcoded secrets
• ✅ No known vulnerabilities

Regular Quality Audits

Schedule regular Mega Reports to:

• Track project health over time
• Identify regressions early
• Maintain code quality standards
• Ensure ongoing compliance

Client Reporting

Generate Mega Reports for:

• Client deliverables
• Project status updates
• Compliance documentation
• Quality assurance reports

Development Workflow

Integrate Mega Report into your workflow:

• Run after major feature additions
• Validate before merging PRs
• Check staging environments
• Monitor production health

Limitations

Code Analysis Requirements

• Requires Open Project: Code analysis (Gitleaks, OSV, Semgrep) requires a project to be open
• Local Projects: Code analysis works best with local projects
• Remote Projects: Code analysis may have limitations with SSH projects

Sitemap Mode

• URL Limits: Set maximum URLs to prevent extremely long reports
• Timeout Settings: Configure timeouts to prevent hanging on slow URLs
• Resource Usage: Large sitemaps may take significant time and resources

Network Dependencies

• Internet Required: Web testing requires internet connectivity
• Target Availability: Target URLs must be accessible
• Rate Limiting: Some sites may rate-limit requests

Troubleshooting

Report Fails to Start

• Check Authorization: Ensure authorization checkbox is checked
• Verify URL: Confirm the URL is valid and accessible
• Check Internet: Ensure you have internet connectivity
• Project Status: For code analysis, ensure project is open and accessible

Tests Not Completing

• Timeout Issues: Increase timeout settings for slow URLs
• Network Problems: Check network connectivity
• Target Availability: Verify target URLs are accessible
• Cancel and Retry: Cancel and restart with adjusted settings

Missing Code Analysis

• Open Project: Code analysis requires an open project
• Check Project Type: Ensure project is accessible (local or SSH)
• Verify Test Selection: Ensure code analysis tests are enabled

Export Issues

• Report Must Complete: Wait for report to finish before exporting
• Check Permissions: Ensure you have write permissions for export location
• File Path: Check the file path shown in success message

Related Guides

• Accessibility Testing - Detailed accessibility guidance
• Security Scanning - Security testing details
• OSV / Supply Chain - Dependency vulnerability scanning
• Secrets Detection - Secrets scanning with Gitleaks
• Tools Available - Overview of all CodeFrog tools
• Launch Checklist - Pre-launch validation steps

Summary

Mega Report is CodeFrog’s comprehensive solution for web testing and code analysis:

• ✅ Unified Testing: All tests in one place
• ✅ Parallel Execution: Fast, efficient testing
• ✅ Comprehensive Coverage: Web testing + code analysis
• ✅ Easy Review: Single-page view of all results
• ✅ Exportable: Markdown export for sharing
• ✅ Historical Tracking: Compare results over time

Whether you’re preparing for launch, conducting regular audits, or generating client reports, Mega Report provides the comprehensive testing and analysis you need in a single, unified tool.